Recirculating bath fixture

Abstract

A spout which can effect a waterfall in the form of a sheet of water in conjunction with the recirculation of bathing water is described. An accumulator with a baffle structure receives the recirculating bathing water to place it in a quiescent state before passage from the spout. In a preferred embodiment, there is a whirlpool basin which receives bathing water from the spout as well as body spray nozzles which also receive recirculating water from the basin.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A bathing fixture wherein water is recirculated through a multiplicity of shower spray spouts, comprising: a basin for collecting water;   a conduit extending from the basin;   a multiplicity of shower spray spouts positioned above the basin;   a waterfall spout in fluid communication with the basin; and   a pump forming a part of the conduit;   whereby the fixture is configured to permit recirculation of water from the basin to the shower spray spouts at a rate of at least 50 gallons per minute and to the waterfall spout.   
     
     
       2. The bathing fixture as defined in claim 1, wherein the spouts are body spray nozzles at least two of which are at different vertical heights.